John Michael "Mickey" Caviness

John Michael “Mickey” Caviness, 85, passed away peacefully in his Garner home on September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on June 4, 1940, and was the beloved son of the late Robert L. Caviness Sr. “Bob” and Mary L. Simmons.

A devoted family man, Mickey was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be remembered fondly by family and friends as a man who was passionate about the outdoors, whether he was in a tree stand hunting, fishing, riding a motorcycle with friends, designing jewelry and showcasing it at art festivals around Raleigh or building the contemporary designs of his late father, Bob Caviness, the founder of Caviness & Sons. 

Mickey loved traveling with his wife Diane in his RV, spending time in Montana, riding his electric bike through Key West and the ever-so-competitive cornhole tournaments at Boyd’s Campground. Mickey was a true renaissance man who lived life to the fullest and he was a gift to everyone who knew him.

Mickey is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Diane Hearne Caviness; son, Chris Caviness; daughter, Catherine Caviness Roberts; his 5 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mickey is preceded in death by his brother, Robert L. Caviness, Jr. "Bobby", and by his step-son, Timothy Kirkpatrick.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Transitions Lifecare and Gloria Taylor for the compassionate care and support shown to Mickey and his family during his final days.

The family invites all who knew Mickey to join them on Sunday, September 21 for a Memorial Service at Bryan Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Rd, Garner, NC 27529 at 3pm and at a Celebration of Life immediately following the service at Twin Oaks Barn, 6644 Cornwallis Rd, Garner 27529.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mickey’s memory to, Transitions Lifecare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.